THE VSRC TEAM
Joseph C. Glennon, VMD, DACVS
Owner
Joseph Glennon, a board-certified surgeon, founded VSRC over 35 years ago and at the time was the first and only referral center in the region. He is known to have exceptional technical skills as well as a collaborative approach to caring for each patient and client based on their particular need and situation. He believes the best outcomes are always derived when the team of primary care veterinarian, specialist, and pet owner work together on behalf of the patient.
Dr. Glennon received his veterinary medical degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania where he was a recipient of the Upjohn Award for proficiency in small animal medicine and surgeries. He interned at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan prior to completing a surgical residency at Cornell University. During his residency, he conducted surgical research, published several papers and received the American Animal Hospital Association’s Outstanding Resident Award.
Dr. Glennon is also a Research Associate at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and Albany Medical Center, where he was appointed the rank of Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery and a National Institute of Health (NIH) Grant Co-Investigator.
Outside of work he is a family man and enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, and of course a variety of pets including dogs, cats, and horses.
Affiliations:
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Member, New York State Veterinary Medical Society
- Member, PennHIP
- Consultant for DePuy Spine, DePuy Biologics
- Consultant for American Animal Hospital Association Surgical Specialty Accreditation Committee
- Division Director, Schenectady Youth Hockey Association
Learn more about Dr. Glennon. Click here to see his CV.
Chloe Wormser, VMD, DACVS (SA)
Surgeon
Dr. Chloe Wormser received her Veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She remained at UPenn for a one-year rotating internship followed by a three-year small animal surgery residency. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgery in 2016. Dr. Wormser worked as a lecturer in Soft Tissue Surgery at UPenn for one year following her residency before transitioning to private referral practice at Hope Veterinary Specialists in Malvern, Pennsylvania. She moved to Upstate New York in 2017 and has been providing advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, and oncologic surgical services to the greater Capital District region since.
Dr. Wormser joined the team at Veterinary Specialties Referral Center in April 2023. Her exceptional technical skills, dedication to patients and clients, and collaborative approach to medicine fits seamlessly with our hospital’s mission.
Outside of work, Dr. Wormser enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her dogs Addy Mae and Talula.
Affiliations:
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Small Animal
- Member, American Veterinary Medical Association
- Member, New York State Veterinary Medical Society
- Lecturer, Soft Tissue Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Christopher Ryan, VMD, DACVR
Consultant
Dr. Christopher Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in general biology and went on to earn his VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003.
Dr. Ryan started his veterinary career as an equine veterinarian, completing a rigorous internship at the world-renowned Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He then spent 5 years in equine ambulatory practice at the University of Pennsylvania and in private practice in upstate NY. Following his interest in diagnostic imaging Dr. Ryan pursued a small animal internship at Redbank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. He then returned to the University of Pennsylvania to complete a three-year residency program in diagnostic imaging. Dr. Ryan achieved board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 2013.
Dr. Ryan enjoys all aspects of diagnostic imaging including ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and general radiography. His particular areas of clinical interest include advanced imaging of central nervous system disorders, CT and ultrasound of various oncological conditions, sports medicine imaging in the canine and equine athlete and image guided interventional procedures to improve diagnostic and surgical success while minimizing invasiveness to the patient. Dr. Ryan has authored several scientific articles and book chapters in both small animal and equine fields and enjoys lecturing at local and regional continuing education conferences on various diagnostic imaging topics.
Outside of work Dr. Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and “squad” of Frenchies as well as all of the great outdoor activities the nearby Adirondack mountains have to offer.
Anthony J. Fischetti, DVM, DACVR, MA
Consultant
Dr. Fischetti is the Head of Diagnostic Imaging at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan. A native Long Islander, Dr. Fischetti received undergraduate and veterinary degrees from Cornell University (1993-2001). He then completed an internship at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a three-year diagnostic imaging residency/master’s degree from The Ohio State University. In 2005, Dr. Fischetti returned to New York as staff doctor at Animal Medical Center. Dr. Fischetti’s enthusiasm and expertise spans all imaging modalities, maintaining quality control for AMC’s radiology, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) units. He is currently the imaging consultant for the Bergh Memorial Hospital at ASPCA as well as for 25 other private practices in the NYC vicinity.
